Pictures from the 2005 Inaugural Gala

Kit Samson flew in from Hawaii to play the Gala. 

Here he meets Speaker of the House Hastert.

The Color Guard in the City of Chicago Ballroom.

Helen Ross and her son David meet Speaker Hastert.

A bipartisan event, almost all of the Illinois Coalition was in attendance.  Above is Barack Obama and his wife.

Let the fun begin!  Earl Rasmussan and guest, left.     Guests in the Homeland Diner, DJ in the Studebaker.

The University Ballroom featuring two Rock 'n' Roll bands for continuous nonstop dancing.

Gala Co-chairs, Jeanne Jacob and Gerry Frank with Dr. Mona Khanna, Honoree.

Rocking Around The Clock to Continuous Live Music

Dancing With The Stars!

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